Head to head
Bateson PT66 vs Ifor Williams LM126
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 260kg lighter empty.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Unladen weight: the Bateson PT66 weighs 260kg more empty.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson PT66 | Ifor Williams LM126 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 3,500kg |
| Unladen weight | 935kg | 675kg |
| Payload | 2565kg | - |
| Bed size | 5660mm x 2100mm (18' x 7') | - |
| Axles | Triple | - |
| Deck | - | 3.62m x 1.98m (11ft 9in x 6ft 5in) |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson PT66, Ifor Williams LM126. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the PT66 if...
Bateson's largest hydraulic tilt trailer with triple hinged steel sides, used to move light commercial vehicles, plant and ground maintenance machinery. Its hydraulic tilt bed lets one person load without ramps.
Listed by
- Warrior Trailers Limited - Worcester
Buy or hire the LM126 if...
- you want one that is 260kg lighter empty
A workhorse flatbed for plant hire firms, groundworkers and landscapers moving mini-diggers, pallets and fencing. The payload relative to its own weight is the reason it is so common on sites: 675kg unladen against a 3,500kg gross leaves a useful figure.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
- Blains Trailers & Tyres - Hemel Hempstead, Great Gaddesden
- Cobham Trailer Hire - Cobham, East Horsley
- East Midlands Trailers - Leicester, Thrussington
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson PT66 and the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126 is 260kg lighter empty. The Bateson PT66 is a triple axle hydraulic tilt platform trailer; the Ifor Williams LM126 is a flatbed trailer, twin axle.
Which is lighter, the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM126?
The Ifor Williams LM126. It is 260kg lighter empty than the Bateson PT66.
Can I tow the Bateson PT66 or the Ifor Williams LM126 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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